TRANSFERmations Continued: Your First Month at UMass
For student entering UMass in Fall 2012
After Labor Day your transition to UMass continues. This year we've planned an exciting month of programming just for transfers. Take a look at the schedule below and be sure to check out as many events as possible!
All programs get started in the Student Union, Room 314.
Making the Grade: Academic Resources at UMass
Staff from the W.E.B. DuBois Library and Learning Resource Center share all about the academic resources at UMass.
September 17 from 3 - 4pm
September 18 from 12n oon - 1pm
Off-Campus, On-Track: How You Can Broaden the Academic Experience
Hear from the folks at Career Services, Study Abroad, Domestic Exchange, and the Five Colleges about how to expand your academic experience to worlds beyond UMass.
September 24 from 3 - 4pm
September 25 from 12 noon - 1pm
Stress Busters: Secrets to Staying Healthy During Mid-Terms
Learn how to battle Mid-Term stress by living healthy, balancing your nutrition and getting exercise.
October 1 from 3 - 4pm
October 2 from 12 noon - 1pm
TRANSFERmations
Sunday, September 2, 2012
1:30-2:30 PM • What Does Success Look Like? - Campus Center Auditorium
(This will be an opportunity for us to think out loud about what success in college might mean and what success in life might mean; and then ask ourselves the important question, "Is there a connection between the two?")
-Presented by Dean Steven Goodwin
5 PM-6:30 PM • Welcome to UMass Amherst Dinner- Campus Center Auditorium
6 PM-12:30 AM • Back to the Future Movie Marathon - Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
Monday, September 3, 2012
9:00-10:00 AM • Welcome Breakfast & Common Read Discussion - Fine Arts Center Lobby
Please bring your copy of Ready Player One.
10:15-11:00 AM • Choose one of the following programs:
• So You Want to Be a RA? - 163 Campus Center
(Are you thinking about becoming a Resident Assistant for the 2013-2014 school year? Want to learn more about what the Residential Assistant role is? Join us and learn about the RA role, review the application process and hear current RAs share their stories. Applicants who wish to be considered for next year, MUST take Education 319 R this semester, so don't miss out on the information you need!)
-Presented by Residential Life
• Massachusetts Community College Graduates: Getting your Joint Admissions and MassTransfer Benefits - 162 Campus Center
(Graduates of Joint Admissions and MassTransfer programs at Massachusetts community college receive financial, transfer credit, and degree requirement benefits. Financially, students with a graduation GPA of 3.0 or higher may receive a tuition waiver. Academically, graduates may be entitled to a minimum of 60 credits in transfer or having many degree requirements waived. Students will learn about these benefits and what they need to do to obtain (and/or retain) them.)
-Presented by Transfer Admissions Staff
• University Store Textbooks & More! - 165 Campus Center
(Come learn the benefits of purchasing textbooks, supplies, and computer hardware/software from the University Store, how you can save money, and the many options available to you.)
-Presented by Auxiliary Services
11:15 AM-12:00 PM • Choose one of the following programs:
• Get Your Grade Up: Library Tools for Doing Well at UMass and Beyond - Calipari Room, W.E.B. Du Bois Library Learning Commons
(The libraries and databases at UMass Amherst may be bigger and more varied than any you have used before. This session will help you relax and get you off to a smooth start with the most important tools. Learn how to maximize your information literacy skills for the coming year and into the future. We’ll draw from things we’ve heard previous students wish they had learned early on!)
-Presented by Research & Learning Services
• Mythbusters! - 101 Campus Center
(Do UMass students really drink every night? Does it really snow in May here? Will your skirt really blow off if you walk by the library? Get the lowdown on what UMass students really do to stay healthy and happy here. See how much you know, or think you do, about the campus scene. Come click your way through this session and tell us what you think. Fun giveaways, interactive session.)
-Presented by the Center for Health Promotion
• Quest for Leadership - 168 Campus Center
(The Residence Hall Association represents all students living within the residence halls to the Student Government Association and Residential Life. Come learn how you can take advantage of various leadership opportunities such as leadership conferences and retreats.)
-Presented by the Residence Hall Association & House Councils
• Know Your Rights and Responsibilities - 174 Campus Center
(In this fun and interactive discussion, you will learn all about how to enjoy your college years at UMass Amherst safely and legally.)
-Presented by Student Legal Services
12:00 PM-1:30 PM • Lunch in the Dining Commons or On Your Own
12:00 PM-1:30 PM • Veterans Inprocessing - 231 Whitmore Administration Building
-Presented by Veterans Services
12:00 PM-1:30 PM • Off-Campus Student Center Open House - Student Union
1:45 PM-2:30 PM • Choose one of the following programs:
• Ask the Sexperts - 101 Campus Center
(At this interactive program you will have the chance to ask anything you ever wanted to know about sex and sexuality, anonymously or out loud and win prizes! Two sexperts will answer your questions in a fun interactive format with science-based information!)
-Presented by the Center for Health Promotion
• Get Your Grade Up: Library Tools for Doing Well at UMass and Beyond - Calipari Room, W.E.B. Du Bois Library Learning Commons
• Level Up Your Avatar: Introduction to the Leadership Certificate Series - 163 Campus Center
(Looking to find a way to get connected to campus in a way that helps you continue to develop leadership skills that will help you in college and beyond? Check this session out! We will cover programs and organizations that can help you level up your leadership avatar.)
-Presented by Student Activities and Involvement
• Working on Campus and Paying for School - 163 Campus Center
(Nervous about financing your education? Come learn from the experts on how to be a pro at the financial aid process and also get the inside scoop on how and where to find a job on campus so you can start getting PAID!)
-Presented by the Office of Financial Aid
2:45 PM-3:30 PM • Choose one of the following programs:
• It’s All In Your Mind: Four Secrets to Launching Your College Career - 165 Campus Center
(In this interactive seminar you will learn the four secrets to making the transition to college healthy, successful, satisfying, and fun!)
-Presented by the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
• U-Lead UMass: Student Government Association - 168 Campus Center
(Interested in policy, advocacy and activism, law, education, etc. or all of the above? Come learn how you can get involved with SGA and take advantage of opportunities to explore your interests while simultaneously working to create positive changes for students. All majors and interests are welcome! )
-Presented by the Student Government Association
• Studying Abroad While at UMass Amherst - 174 Campus Center
(Interested in studying or working abroad? Come talk to students who recently went overseas and learn about the many opportunities available for you.)
-Presented by Education Abroad
3 PM - 4 PM • Foreign Language Exemption Test
French - Calipari Room, W.E.B. Du Bois Library Learning Commons
Spanish, Latin, German – 163 Campus Center